This essential course provides non-technical executives with the knowledge and frameworks needed to provide effective cybersecurity leadership and governance. Participants will learn how to understand cyber risks, make informed security investment decisions, and oversee cybersecurity programs without needing deep technical expertise. The course covers cybersecurity governance, risk management, incident response planning, and regulatory compliance requirements from a business leadership perspective. Through case studies and strategic discussions, attendees will develop the capability to ask the right questions, allocate resources effectively, and build cyber-resilient organizations. This training is crucial for leaders responsible for organizational digital security and resilience.
Cybersecurity Leadership for Non-Tech Executives
Leadership and Business Management
October 25, 2025
Introduction
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand cybersecurity concepts and business implications
- Assess cyber risks and their impact on business objectives
- Make informed cybersecurity investment decisions
- Provide effective cybersecurity governance and oversight
- Develop cybersecurity strategy aligned with business goals
- Oversee incident response and recovery planning
- Ensure regulatory compliance and risk management
- Communicate cybersecurity issues to boards and stakeholders
- Build cyber-aware organizational culture
Target Audience
- CEOs and senior executives
- Board members and directors
- Business unit leaders and general managers
- Finance and operations executives
- Legal and compliance officers
- Risk management professionals
- Public sector leaders
- Non-profit executives
Methodology
- Case studies of cyber incidents
- Tabletop exercise simulations
- Risk assessment workshops
- Strategic planning exercises
- Board reporting practice
- Stakeholder communication role-playing
- Peer discussion and best practices
Personal Impact
- Enhanced understanding of cyber risks and business impact
- Improved strategic decision-making in cybersecurity
- Stronger governance and oversight capabilities
- Increased confidence in cyber crisis leadership
- Better communication of security issues
- Enhanced risk management skills
Organizational Impact
- Improved cybersecurity posture and resilience
- Reduced cyber incident impact and costs
- Enhanced regulatory compliance and risk management
- Stronger stakeholder confidence and trust
- Better resource allocation for security investments
- Increased organizational cyber awareness
Course Outline
Unit 1: Cybersecurity Business Context
Executive Perspective- Cybersecurity as business risk, not IT issue
- Business impact of cyber incidents
- Regulatory and compliance landscape
- Digital transformation and security implications
- Cybersecurity governance models
- Board and executive oversight responsibilities
- Roles and accountability in cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity strategy development
Unit 2: Cyber Risk Management
Risk Assessment- Cyber risk identification and assessment
- Threat landscape and vulnerability analysis
- Risk appetite and tolerance definition
- Third-party and supply chain risks
- Cybersecurity control frameworks
- Security investment prioritization
- Insurance and risk transfer options
- Continuous monitoring and improvement
Unit 3: Cybersecurity Strategy
Strategic Planning- Developing cybersecurity roadmap
- Budgeting and resource allocation
- Security architecture and technology selection
- Measuring cybersecurity effectiveness
- Security awareness and training programs
- Identity and access management
- Data protection and privacy
- Vendor and partner security management
Unit 4: Incident Response and Recovery
Preparedness- Incident response planning and testing
- Business continuity and disaster recovery
- Crisis communication planning
- Tabletop exercises and simulations
- Executive role during cyber incidents
- Decision-making under pressure
- Stakeholder communication and management
- Post-incident review and learning
Unit 5: Building Cyber Resilience
Organizational Culture- Emerging threats and technologies
- Regulatory evolution and compliance
- Digital trust and brand protection
- Sustaining cyber resilience
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